Grizzly G0555X - Manual (Page 27)

g0555X (Mfg. since 1/12)
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to ensure cutting accuracy, the fence must be
parallel with the miter slot.
To align the fence parallel with the miter slot:
1. if the fence is mounted on the left-hand side
of the blade, remove it and remount it on the
right-hand side of the blade.
2. loosen the four cap screws located on the
top face of the fence.
3. adjust the fence face parallel with the edge of
the miter slot.
4. tighten the four cap screws, being careful
not to move the fence.
to ensure cutting accuracy when the table is first
installed, the table should be aligned so the miter
slot is parallel to the bandsaw blade. This proce-
dure works best with a
3 ⁄
4
" blade.
To align the miter slot parallel to the bandsaw
blade:
1. Make sure that the blade is tracking properly
and that it is correctly tensioned.
2. disConneCt bandsaW FroM poWer!
3. loosen the trunnion bolts that secure the
trunnions to the table.
4. place an accurate straightedge along the
blade. the straightedge should lightly touch
both the front and back of the blade.
5. use a fine ruler to gauge the distance between
the blade and the miter slot. the distance you
measure should be the same at both the front
and back ends of the miter slot.
6. adjust the table as needed until the distance
between the blade and miter slot is equal at
both ends, as measured in
Step 5.
7. tighten the trunnion bolts.
Aligning Table Aligning fence
NOTICE
Adjusting the fence parallel to the miter slot
does not guarantee straight cuts. The miter
slot may need to be adjusted parallel to the
side of the blade. Refer to the Aligning Table
instructions.